Part of a series of teachings given during a retreat based on the book The Foundation of Buddhist Practice given at Sravasti Abbey.
- Conceptual consciousnesses create virtue
- Dispelling misconception about “guru devotion”
- Relying on a spiritual mentor as the root of spiritual growth
- The meaning of “guru,” “lama,” and “spiritual mentor”
- Translating the traditional student-teacher relationship to the West
17 The Foundation of Buddhist Practice: Relying on a Spiritual Mentor 11-03-19